Not every network runs on short fibre runs. For metro and access network applications where links stretch to 120km, you need a transceiver built specifically for that reach. The Blue Cable Co® GLC-EZX-SM-120-BCC delivers exactly that. a Cisco compatible 1G single-mode SFP rated for links up to 120km over 9/125µm single-mode fibre.
This transceiver directly replaces the Cisco GLC-EZX-SM-120. It uses a 1550nm DFB laser transmitter paired with an APD receiver, giving it a 32dB link budget that handles the signal loss over long-distance runs. It fits any Cisco SFP port, is hot-pluggable, and requires no drivers or special configuration. As a result, swapping it into an existing deployment is straightforward.
One of the more practical features is the DDM support, which is compliant with SFF-8472. This gives you real-time visibility into temperature, voltage, bias current, transmit power, and receive power directly from the module. For long-reach links where fault diagnosis can be time-consuming, that kind of live monitoring saves significant troubleshooting time.
The GLC-EZX-SM-120-BCC is also available in three temperature variants. The commercial variant covers 0 to +70°C, the extended variant covers -5 to +85°C, and the industrial variant covers -40 to +85°C. This makes it suitable for a range of deployment environments. From controlled data centre conditions through to outdoor and environmentally challenging locations.
Every unit is tested in our Sydney lab for Cisco compatibility and ships with the Blue Cable Co® 5-Year Advanced Warranty. It is available now through our authorised Australian distributors, XS Network Tech and IP Trading.